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How to Approach the Semiconductor Industry: VC Insights for Deep Tech Startups | Deep Tech Catalyst

Robert Ashcraft, investment director at Samsung Ventures, on how semiconductor startups navigate manufacturing costs, supply chains, corporate engagement, and the path from lab to market.

Navigating the semiconductor industry can be a challenge, especially for aspiring Deep Tech founders, from understanding complex manufacturing processes to managing intricate supply chains.

So, to decode the path from lab to market, I had the pleasure of hosting Robert Ashcraft, Investment Director at Samsung Ventures.

We delve into the key factors shaping the future of chip design and manufacturing, spotlighting the high costs associated with semiconductor fabrication, framing the challenges startups face transitioning from academia to industry, and providing strategies for effective corporate engagement.


Welcome to the 43rd episode of Deep Tech Catalyst, the channel by The Scenarionist where science meets venture!


Key Themes Covered:

  • ⚡️Approaching the Semiconductor Supply Chain

  • 🚧 Framing 2 Key Challenges in Semiconductor Manufacturing

  • 🔬 Moving Semiconductor Technology from Lab to Market

  • 🤝 3 Strategies for Navigating Corporate Engagement in the Semiconductor Industry

  • 🎯 3 Key Topics to Discuss with Potential Corporate Partners


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